No. 5,478 in Korean
말대로
"As [someone] said" or "according to [someone's] words."
In a sentence
그가 말대로 하면 문제가 해결될 것입니다.
If we do as he says, the problem will be solved.
Usage: In this sentence, '말대로' means 'as he says' or 'according to what he said,' indicating compliance or following someone’s statement.
어제는 예보에서 말대로 비가 많이 왔다.
Yesterday, just as the forecast said, it rained heavily.
Usage: Here, '말대로' connects to the weather forecast's statement, expressing the outcome that occurred exactly as predicted.
일이 계획대로 되지 않아 그의 말대로 새 전략을 세웠습니다.
As things didn't go as planned, we devised a new strategy just as he suggested.
Usage: In this example, '말대로' is used to signify taking action based on someone's suggestion or opinion.
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